If Morgan Tool & Die Co

question 98

Multiple Choice

If Morgan Tool & Die Co.acquires a new turret lathe,the lathe will cost $80,000,transportation $6,000,installation $7,500.Installing the new lathe will allow Morgan to reduce its finished goods inventory by $10,000.For capital budgeting purposes,the initial investment required for the new lathe is

• A)$83,500.
• B)$87,500.
• C)$93,500.
• D)$103,500.

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Definitions:

Working Capital

A measure of a company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and short-term financial health, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.

Current Ratio

A financial indicator used to assess whether a company can handle its obligations in the short term, calculated by the ratio of current assets to current liabilities.

Acid-Test Ratio

A liquidity metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its current liabilities with its quick assets without relying on inventory sales.

Times Interest Earned

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its interest expenses to its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).